What happened on Tuesday April 21, 1987?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1987:

• Tamil Tigers Car Bomb Attack in Colombo A devastating car bomb detonated in the Sri Lankan capital city of Colombo, attributed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), resulting in 106 civilian deaths. This terrorist attack was part of the ongoing Sri Lankan Civil War, highlighting the intense ethnic conflict between Tamil separatists and the Sinhalese-dominated government.
• Significant Dow Jones Industrial Average Surge The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its second-largest single-day point gain in history, soaring 664.7 points. This substantial market movement reflected significant investor confidence and potential economic shifts during the late 1980s.
• Richard Hadlee's Test Cricket Milestone New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee achieved a remarkable personal best, scoring 151 runs in a Test match against Sri Lanka. This performance underscored Hadlee's exceptional skills as an all-rounder and his significant contribution to New Zealand cricket.
• Milwaukee Brewers' Winning Streak Ends The Milwaukee Brewers' impressive American League season-opening winning streak came to an end at 13 games, marking a notable moment in the team's 1987 baseball season.

Events in 1987

April 21, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 21, 1987

Newspapers from Apr. 21, 1987

April 21, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 111th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1987 can also be written as 4/21/1987 in the US and as 21/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

Famous people born on April 21, 1987:

• Beatriz Recari

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1987:

• Gustav Bergmann

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• Edith Green

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on April 21st

April 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
3. Prince - Sign O' The Times
4. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
5. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

April 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 21, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
2. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
3. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Gregory Abbott - I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 1987 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 21, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 01:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1987

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Someone born on April 21, 1987 is:

38 years and 2 days old,

or 456 months and 2 days old,

or 1983 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1987?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1987.

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